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The Hong Kong - Greater China Business Association of Washington is dedicated to meaningful business engagement and the development of bilateral business opportunities that enhance local businesses, trading partners, and stakeholders.

About Us

關於我們

Hong Kong Business Association of Washington, or “HKBAW”, is also previously known as the Hong Kong Club of Washington (HKCW). This is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, first established in 1994 by a group of community-minded leaders who have a common background of upbringings from Hong Kong. HKAW aim to serve by engaging in both business and social activities to enrich people’s lives with the similar interests while increasing awareness of contemporary issues that arise in Hong Kong and China.

HKBAW is partnered with the following organizations:Federation of Hong Kong Business Association Worldwide (www.hkfederation.org.hk)The Federation of Hong Kong Business Association Worldwide (FHKBAW) is a network of 39 business associations across 28 countries and regions with over 11,000 members. The Hong Kong – Greater China Business Association of Washington works closely with FHKBAW to make large scale events such as the Hong Long Forum possible.

National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association (www.nushkba.org)The National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association (NUSHKBA) is a network of 12 business associations across the United States. In charge of fostering trade relations between the U.S. and Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Trade Development Council (home.hktdc.com)The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and Asia, and organizes trade fairs and business missions to connect companies with opportunities in Hong Kong and beyond. HKBAW partners with HKTDC on events ranging from informational sessions to trade fairs.

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (www.hketousa.gov.hk)The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) concentrate most of their work on promoting the economic and trade interests of Hong Kong. HKBAW partners with HKETO on numerous events, including Hong Kong SAR government officials visits.

Mission
Hong Kong – Greater China Business Association of Washington is dedicated to meaningful business engagement and the development of bilateral business opportunities that enhance local businesses, trading partners, and stakeholders.

長遠目標

成為華盛頓州與香港、並⼤中華地區建立跨太平洋合作夥伴關係和經貿發展的橋梁。

Events

活動

We host a variety of events throughout the year for our members and community. Since our association’s formation, we have been extremely active in the community, creating events for business training opportunities and networking for some of Washington’s most active business leaders and members to participate in. Our numerous charity events give back to the companies and organizations that support the Chinese American community. I strongly encourage you to join us at our events, and stay tuned with the latest happenings by subscribing to our newsletter!

Sponsor our next Event!Email us at info@hkbaw.org for information on becoming a sponsor.

Here are some of our events:

Resume Workshop

The Resume Workshop creates a platform to help students critique and polish their resume with the professional advice of local recruiters, as they prepare for their first steps out in the business society. The workshop also highlights various local business owners and professionals. The panelists includes seasoned professionals in the community, with experience in recruiting and reviewing resumes.

HKBAW recognizes the importance of empowering its student members and young professionals to confidently approach business opportunities by pooling the organization’s resources in order to best prepare them for their future careers and ambitions.

Mentorship Program

The mentorship events gather business owners, professionals and students to learn and foster each other. The HKBAW Mentorship is a welcoming and intimate gathering held over delicious food and stimulating conversation. The mentors share their wide knowledge of industry current events and international experience. The students are stimulated by the professional conversation and finding common grounds with the community leaders.

HKBAW have held at least one Mentorship Program in each of the last 7 years. This Mentorship program have worked with over 100 mentors, and benefitting over 150 mentees. This professional development opportunity is part of HKBAW’s initiative and focus on working with the young professionals in the Greater Seattle area.

Walla Walla Wine Trip

Our larger social events includes a Wine Trip to Walla Walla, WA. Members and guests travel to Walla Walla in a luxury coach, spending the night at the newly opened Courtyard Marriott while tasting award winning wines. Members have the opportunity to buy hand selected wines at a discount not available to the public.

Quarterly Members Dinner

Welcoming all HKBAW members together to enjoy Chinese cuisines at local high end restaurants, our long standing friends of the organization.

HK Forum

Not only will you have a chance to listen to top ranking government officials from Hong Kong talking about the latest trade policies, you will also have the opportunity to mingle with CEOs from China, sourcing products worldwide, as well as to network with members of Hong Kong Business Associations worldwide, and create new opportunities. This annual event is is hosted in Hong Kong and brings members from all over the world together. Along with the generous sponsors, special members only discounts and opportunities are also provided for the event.

Over 1,000 attendees enjoy presentations from influential speakers of Global Corporations in the U.S., such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Alibaba, and Huawei Technologies. More than 100 delegates fly in from China to network with international business leaders.

Hong Kong – Greater China Business Association of Washington attend as one of the key community partners of the Nanhai Seattle Biz-Tech Summit.